Job Details

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a high standard of personal and interpersonal functioning in job performance.

Actively participate in the agency's efforts to accomplish its mission.

Provide in-home support services to youth ages 16-17. Collaborate with caregivers on meeting times inclusive of late afternoon, evening, weekend and/or holiday day and summer daytime visits as can be arranged.

Provide summer and holiday Love 146 classes for youth ages 14-17 as a team with the other licensed Love 146 staff members. Maintain Love 146 licensure requirements.

Assist the Supervisor and Peer Support staff in facilitation of the Youth Engagement Program.

Maintain accurate youth records according to the current Scope of Work.

Maintain the ability to drive agency vehicles to transport youth by acquiring a Chauffer's license.

Assist the Supervisor in the completion of NYTD surveys.

Assist the Supervisor with case management services ages 18-23 when needed.

Participate in Leadership Development Training and annual training required hours by the agency.

Attend all DCFS required meetings including youth Family Team Conferences, Youth in Transition Planning meetings, DCFS and Caregiver in-service trainings, monthly and quarterly in-office meetings, and IL Coalition meetings.

Other duties/tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with one (1) year of experience working with youth, or a high school diploma with 10 years of experience working with youth.

CHARACTERISTICS

Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.

Must have strong verbal and social skills to facilitate a level of interaction with youth and staff.

Must have the desire and ability to serve in the role of a teacher.

Must be a person who can be depended upon and who gains and maintains the confidence of those whom he or she serves.

Must be able to provide and receive direction from others.

Must be able to maintain a degree of confidentiality in regards to youth records.

EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS

Time on Duty: Will work 40 hours per week. This position is designed to offer flexibility in hours worked to accommodate the agency and requirements of the position.

Salary: As provided for in the Annual Budget.

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

Benefits: As stated in Personnel Policies and Procedures and determined by Board of Directors.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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